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Teachers and Librarians! Win a Classroom Set Of COOPER AND PACKRAT Books!

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Tamra

Long before I walked through the doors of Whittier Middle School as an Ed Tech (only 5 years ago), I held the librarians and teachers I knew in high regard.  I have friends and family in these positions, and of … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss Breakfast and Children’s Book Fair

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Tamra

I bought this super, cool Seuss t-shirt for two of the three events I have next week. One is on Saturday March 5th ~ a DR. SEUSS BREAKFAST & CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR in Oxford, Maine, which is being held in … Continue reading →

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Missing Fox Cover Reveal

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Tamra

And now I present the cover for Mystery of the Missing Fox! Carl DiRocco has gone and done it again. This cover is absolutely perfect. Here’s a blurb by Islandport ~ “The stakes have never been higher for Cooper Wilder. … Continue reading →

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And Winner Of The Giveaway Is . . .

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tamra

Today, I took all the names, of all the teachers and librarians who entered the contest, and brought them to my classroom.  Mrs. Shanning was nice enough to let me hijack some of our Writing Block time so our students … Continue reading →

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‘Lost Trail’ and the Survival Unit

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Tamra

  Shannon and I have begun the Survival Unit with this year’s students. She always starts with a few articles, such as Aron Ralston’s incredible story of perseverance as he faced certain death, or a story about a real life … Continue reading →

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Cooper and Packrat Giveaway

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Tamra

I have a copy of Cooper and Packrat signed by not just little ‘ol me . . .   . . .  but by the amazing Carl DiRocco too! I’m looking to add it to somebody’s bookshelf!   All you have … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Reading

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tamra

One of my most favorite things to do on vacation is to read. I read in the airport, on the plane, on the beach, on the screened-in porch, in bed, on the boat. I carry a bag of books, my … Continue reading →

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